Dargaville High School vs Dargaville Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 308 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dargaville High School
Dargaville ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
399 students
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
166 students
| Measure | Dargaville High School Dargaville, Northland | Dargaville Intermediate Dargaville, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 37 | #41 of 72 |
| National rank | #419 of 486 | #1300 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 399 | 166 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 514 |
| Total roll | 399 | 166 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.3% | 13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 67.1% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 53.4% | 54.8% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 14.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Dargaville |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz | www.dis.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขDargaville Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.0 vs 23.3).
- โขDargaville Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 515).
- โขDargaville High School does better on roll size (399 vs 166).
- โขDargaville Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.4% vs -14.3%).
- โขDargaville High School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 166.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dargaville High School better than Dargaville Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dargaville Intermediate ranks higher (31.0 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dargaville High School and Dargaville Intermediate?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Dargaville and Dargaville in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dargaville High School: 515. Dargaville Intermediate: 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dargaville High School and Dargaville Intermediate rank in Northland?
Dargaville High School is 18th of 37 and Dargaville Intermediate is 41st of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).